Nick Walsh will be on VAR duty for Rangers’ home clash with Aberdeen on Saturday - with Steven McLean the man in the middle at Ibrox. The duo will swap roles having been tasked with taking charge of Celtic’s thrilling 4-3 victory at Hearts last weekend.
That pulsating encounter saw the new technology come under fire for failing to award Celtic a first half penalty when the ball struck Jambos defender Michael Smith on the arm in the box. McLean was a busy man at VAR HQ as he recommended Walsh award Hearts a spot kick in the first half before ratifying a second penalty after the break. Celtic also had a goal chalked off in a breathless encounter. Walsh will now revert to VAR at Clydesdale House with John McCrossan assisting.
Meanwhile, Willie Collum will take charge of Celtic’s trip to face Livingston on Sunday having become the first ref to take the VAR controls in a Scottish Premiership match on Friday as the technology was rolled out for St Johnstone’s win at Hibs.
